Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05
Sherman Endorsed by Buckeye Re-
pubicans.
synopsis of Platform.

The Ohio repubican convention met in
Toledo July =. The committee on Gre
dentials and rules reported, which were
adopted, and eX-Gov, Charles Foster
chairman of the committee on resolutions
read the Platform, which was received
with wonderful enthusiasm.
The following Are leading points OF the
platform:
We are In favor OF a protective tariff.
We view with alarm unrestricted immi-
grafton from foreign lands as dangerous
10 the peace and good order of the coun-
try We urge congress to pass such laws
as shall protect uS from the inroad of the
aharchlst the communist, the po ygamist
fugitive from justice, the insane, the de-
pendent paupers, the vicious and Grimm al
elias 'es, contract labor in every form, I'M
der any name or guise
Ihe condition OF the men who labor in
the north cannot be maintained or he i'm
proved so long as the men who labor in
the south are wrongfully deprived of the
rights and powers of American citizen
snip eco MIXING these plain truths we
demand free ballot and "A fair count in
all sections Of our country.
The settlements of the war must stand
irreNocabe Congre. should ex-
ercise its constitutional authority and
take control and supervision of election,
or represent tive, to congress
We demand such duties on wool and
manufactures thereof as VIII secure the
American market to American producers.
we earnest protest against the
decisions OF the secretary OF the treasury
an customs cases in the interest OF the for
eign producer and foreign labor, as an op-
position To tho letter and spirit of the
tariff laws
We favor liberal pen,ions to the soldiers
and sailors OF the union ade luate appro-
priations for the Improvement of our ma
tlonal waterways and national aid TO
education. II too much revenue be col.
I'D m
needs, we demand that the first step in the
reduction thereof shall be the abolition OF
the internal tax upon American grown TO
bacco
The public lands Of the United States
should be sacredly held for the use ana
benefit of actual settlers alone.
While we condemn the false pretenses Of
PRESIDENT CIevelands administration Of
the civil service law, we advocate the
maintenance and proper enforcement OF
said law.
We extend our hearty sympathy to
Gladstone, Parnell and their associates in
land.
We condemn the action of Mr. Cleveland
:. In vetoing pension bill s. and .pecially We
vdenounce the spirit manifested toward
the manned and oil abed soldiers of the
country in the language in viii h certain
OF his vetoes are couc ed and we condemn
as un ust and unmerited his veto of the
dependent pension bill.
We heartily endorse the administration
OF GOV: FORAKER and we do espe
cially indorse and approve his patriotic
declaration that no rebel flags shall be sur |
rendered viii Q he is governor.
We point with JUST pride to the enact |
ment of the Dow law in fulfil ment of the !
promises OF the republican party; and we !
pledge our elves to such further legi ,lation |
as may he necessary to keep abreast with |
enlightened public sentiment on thi, cues /
ton, TO the end that the evils resulting
from the traffic in intoxicating LIQUORS lie /
restrained to the utmost possible extent /
in all parts Of the state
The republicans of Ohio have |
Just pride in the record and career OF |
John : herman. Believing that his |
nomination for the Office of pres dent |
would be wise and Judicious, we respect
fully present his name to the people OF |
the United States a candid ate, AMI an
nounce our hearty and cordial support of |
him for that Office.
The resolution indorsing Sherman was
received with tumultuous applause The
audience arose to it, feet and made the
hall ring with the shouts of approval. The
plank indorsing Gov. Foraker for his
stand in the rebel flag fasco was loudly
rising vote.
Senator sherman, on taking the plat
FORM as permanent chairman, made a
brief speech, thanking the convention for
the honor and in an elo luent manner
acknowledging the hearty Endorsement
received at the hands of his fellow citi-
zens. be called for nominations.
DR.: Graydoll of Cincinnati, took the
platform and nominated Gov. Foraker for
his second term in a 10 minute speech
There was much cheering and the mo-
ton was carried 10y reclamation amid a
whirlwind Of cheers.
Capt. w. 4. Lyon of Newark was also
placed in nomination for Lieutenant gov
ernor. At this moment Gov. Foraker was
escorted TO the platform amid cheers. lie
accepted the nomination for governor and
made brief speech. IN which n made
answer TO some charges against him
made by the demo ratio platform recent
ly adopted. He reviewed the financial
record OF the last democratic admins ra
ton and compared IL with republican
management 10 refute the charge that
his administration was unbusines like
he went over number Of similar topics
IN ONO politics, receiving close attention
While he was speaking a salute OF lOJ guns
was being fired outside in honor OF his re-
nomination.
Capt. Lyons was chosen for lieutenant
governor on the second ballot Judge
villa m Spear of Trumbull was then
nominated for supreme Judge long term
by reclamation. Tor the short term
Judge r. Is. Iickman. the present incum-
bent, was renominated on the first ballot
Mr.. Gladstone is reported To have recon.
sidered his determination not to yi.it
America and may come 10 this country
next fall. IL he does, he will get such an
ovation as was never accorded him by his
own countrymen.
Prince Devawongse Varoprakar. brother ;
of the King OF Siam, who is coming over
TO this country in fen days. should send
a pronounced diagram of his name in adj
vance of his coming.
John II. Mclean Of the Cincinnati En-
quirer Is taking life easy in Long
Branch cottage. Each night he directs mi,
papers course over special wire. an un-
iaborious way of conducting a big news.
paper.
Alex. X. Shepherd. known as the Wash :
ington Boss, who has been mining in
Mexico for several years. has reached ,
Chihuahua, on his way home. He met
with an accident In one OF his mines
recently. aud his health Is poor.